Job Description Programme: Nepal Line Manager: Country Director Responsible for: Programme Coordinators; Advocacy Coordinator Location: Kathmandu with occasional travel to the field (approximately 15%) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Salary: £29,100 - £29,850 per annum dependant on relevant experience Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin Closing Date: 13th May 2011
This is an unaccompanied position
Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.
Context and Background Merlin Nepal has been working in the mid-western region of the country in Rolpa and Pyuthan districts since 2006. This work focused on providing primary health care in communities, strengthening healthcare through medical camps, supporting the training of health workers and government officials, WASH and disaster preparedness. In response to the changing operational context in Nepal, the Country Programme is currently going through a significant transitional period in regard to programmatic focus, as well as moving from a “project” to “programme” approach to implementation.
In 2011, Merlin expanded its programme in two areas 1) Support to the Health Workforce through Civil Society Engagement and 2) Enhancing emergency health and rehabilitation response readiness capacity of health system in the event of a high intensity earthquake in Kathmandu Valley. These are in addition to the ongoing programme of medical camps, WASH and disaster preparedness in Rolpa and Pyuthan districts.
Main purpose of the role
The Country Programme Health Manager will oversee the implementation of programme activities and provide technical guidance that aim at achieving the strategic objectives of the country programme. He/She will provide supervision to the Programme Coordinators and the Advocacy Coordinator to ensure the timely implementation of donor-funded projects based on the Merlin Project Management Cycle.
This position is also expected to play an important role in collaboration with Country Director in expanding Merlin’s health sector profile and influence on policy and practice within the Nepal health sector through active engagement in national-level co-ordination and policy forums.
Duties & Responsibilities
General • Manage all programme implementation, review management systems and make appropriate improvements. • Provide technical advice and support to Merlin staff, partners and, when requested, relevant Government of Nepal agencies and other stakeholders in all Merlin Nepal programme areas. • Oversee the coordination activities between the field sites and the capital office. • Monitor and maintain compliance with standard Merlin and donor procedures and guidelines. • Play a key role in developing Merlin’s position within Nepal. • Maintain a strong working relationship with other Country Management Team members and all Project Coordinators • Represent the Country Director when required. • Play a key role in the implementation of the Counterpart Approach to working with the relevant GON Departments and national partner NGOs. Leadership • Coordinate and technically manage the overall planning and direction of Merlin’s health activities in Nepal; • Propose programme direction for the approval of the Country Management Team • Support in the development and maintenance of a coherent health strategy across Merlin’s programmes in Nepal that contributes to Merlin’s aims in collaboration with the operational field staff and technical teams
Operational Management • Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of project implementation at all project sites, consistent with the project management cycle, program objectives, activities and indicators. • Coordinate the drawing-up of plans, proposals, and budgets for new projects and extensions of projects in conjunction with the other Country Management Team members and the programme teams. • Ensure project monitoring systems are in place and that reviews are undertaken periodically in conjunction with the team, the Country Director, project partners and relevant local stakeholders. • Initiate regular project team meetings to ensure project time-line fulfilment and donor/ Merlin compliance. • Ensure reports are completed in accordance with deadlines/ compliance requirements; and undertake report editing where necessary. • Pro-actively contribute to programme development and strategy. • Line manage Project Coordinators and the Advocacy Coordinator to ensure that appropriate Merlin management, administration, personnel, logistic, finance, and communication systems are in place. • Undertake regular travel to the field office as dictated by the needs of the project, security and staff etc. Health Strategy and Programme Development • Monitor the health and humanitarian situation in its area of operation and advise the Country Director on appropriate courses of action, implications for the programmes, review and adaptation. • Ensure all programme staff are aware of health and humanitarian trends within the Merlin Nepal programme sites and beyond • Undertake/assist with in-depth needs assessments as necessary in support of Programme Coordinators • Actively engage with the Programme and contribute to the development of high quality and timely concept notes and programme proposals in response to health needs in Nepal
Logistics/ Finance/ Administration • Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems/ procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently. • Maintain familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with donor and Merlin procedures/ requirements. • Ensure appropriate documentation of projects for transparency and future donor inspection/ audit. • Assist the Logistics Coordinator in follow-up and coordination of logistical issues in the field.
Human Resource Management • Undertake staff appraisals for Project Coordinators and others under direct line-management. • Where relevant, contribute to job descriptions and staff selection. • Support team members professionally and monitor/ support stress management. • Maintain good inter-team communications and engender positive team dynamics. • Monitor staff welfare in the field sites and ensure appropriate steps are taken to improve living and working conditions where necessary.
Communication/ Representation • Ensure regular communications are maintained programme staff and the Country Management Team, acting as the focal person for communication. • Represent programme teams at the Country Management Team meetings, and the Country Management Team within programming. • In coordination with the Country Director, represent Merlin to government officials, donors, NGOs, local and national health authorities, and any other parties as required. • Support the Country Director’s strategic co-operation initiatives with relevant GON Departments and international bodies.
Other • Provide coverage for other posts when necessary and carry out any other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Country Director.
Person Specification Essential Qualifications, experience and competences • Masters degree in a health-related discipline (health economics, healthcare administration, public health, etc). • Substantial post qualification experience in managing health programmes within developing countries • Extensive experience of working on health programmes in the development sector. • Strong international project coordination and management experience, including: • Project needs assessment • Project proposal development • Logical framework development • Report and proposal writing • Security management • Personnel management • Experience of representation/ liaison with government officials, local authorities, NGOs, civil society groups and donors. • Ability to write and edit quality project proposals and reports • Proven administrative, problem solving and organisational skills. • Proven experience in budget management. • Understanding of logistics systems • Diplomatic and effective communication skills • Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office • Team player with experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions, cultures and political environments • Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues • An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
Desirable • Medical doctor or nurse • Experience of different donor funding mechanisms • Experience in health systems strengthening and/or health disaster preparedness. • Previous experience within South Asia
To apply for this position Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk Completed form should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any).
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Closing date: 13 May 2011 — Merlin
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